Owners Assess How To Value Their Property, Reduce Taxes
West Deerfield Township is about to send out assessment notices with some homeowners using an attorney to appeal
It may not be the sexiest topic in the world, but for homeowners in West Deerfield Township, a crucial period is upon them as their annual property tax assessments are not too far away. Inevitably, that means some property holders will get to know the process of appealing a ruling. It may not be easy, but it can be beneficial if the proper steps are taken leading to a reduction of the property tax bill. Two local people with two different perspectives on the situation have enjoyed some degree of success in dealing with West Deerfield Township Assessor Tom Healy. The township includes all of Deerfield as well as parts of Lake Forest and Highland Park. Max Wasserman moved into Deerfield about five years ago, just before the housing market …
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Mitchell Furlett
9:42 pm on Monday, August 20, 2012
I tried to fight my property tax assessment by myself for a few years but was given the run around and the county site was really confusing. I now use Lake County Appeal they saved me over $1000.00 and their fee was reasonable considering I was failing on my own. more ›